Endocrine
The pituitary hormone that controls the release of glucocorticoids is
ACTH
Which of the following is released by the posterior pituitary
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH
Steroid hormones
Are structurally similar to cholesterol.
Two hormones referred to as gonadotropins are
FSH and LH
Which of the following primarily targets the gonads (ovaries and testes)?
Follicle-stimulating hormone
The highest level of endocrine control is provided by the
Hypothalamus
The pituitary hormone that promotes testosterone release in males and ovulation in females is
LH
Which endocrine gland stores its hormone in follicle cavities?
Thyroid
A rise in glucocorticoid levels causes which of the following?
A decline in the production of both ACTH and CRH
Increased levels of the hormone ________ will lead to decreased levels of calcium ions in the blood.
Calcitonin
Hormone concentration levels are most commonly controlled by
Negative feedback
The hormone that causes the activation of osteoclasts is
Parathyroid hormone
The hormone that inhibits osteoblasts is
Parathyroid hormone
The endocrine system
Relies on the release of chemicals that bind to target cells.
Hormones produced by the ________ are derived from molecules to which iodine atoms have been attached.
Thyroid gland
Triiodothyronine is a hormone secreted by the
Thyroid gland
Another name for antidiuretic hormone is
Vasopressin
The release of parathyroid hormone is controlled by
blood calcium ion levels
Hormones from the ________
which travel in the hypophyseal portal vessels, alter the activity of the anterior pituitary,Hypothalamus